What would you do?

[Farmerj]

For all my photographic friends I have a serious question I need help on, please see below.



Thank you.



The One (1) Question Test.



This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous.



Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.



THE SITUATION:



You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless.



You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.



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THE TEST:



Suddenly you see a man and a woman in the water. They are fighting for their lives, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow they look familiar. You suddenly realize who they are.



It's Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi!! At the same time you notice that the

raging waters are about to take them under forever. You have two options:



You can save their lives or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the deaths of two of the world's most powerful people.



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THE QUESTION:



Here's the question, and please give an honest answer...



Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

[oTTer]

You know, in this day and age, I am ashamed to read such a post.
Why are you using FILM??? What is wrong with digital?? Oh, I guess those old 'true photographers' think that film is the only way to shoot... and maybe it is, but let's face it. Film is going Out. Shoot it in color. You can always photoshop it to greyscale.

[Bonish Photo]

I agree with oTTer. You're there to do a job and take Pulizter Prize winning photos. Unless you're skilled in life saving techniques, which I assume you arent or you would be a paramedic, life gaurd or Fire Fighter then more than likely you'll miss the shot and get yourself killed in the battle.

Snap a picture and who in this day in age is still using film? Where can I even buy film unless I order it from B&H or some other mail order company....LOL

[jk]

Tough question - shoot with digital or run to Walmart grab a film camera & film and run a few blocks down the river and hope they haven't gone under just yet.
jk

[peter nap]

I'm more of a humanitarian than you heathens.

Toss them a cinderblock so they won't wash away...and keep filming!

I thought 80% of the country loved them